- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Stephanie
Stephanie Feliciano is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, addiction, trauma, grief, and life changes. Stephanie also supports issues related to parenting, career strain, ADHD, intimacy, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Her style is straightforward and conversational. She listens first, then helps people name what is happening and decide on small steps forward. Many clients find it easier to talk with her because she keeps explanations simple and practical. The emphasis is on understanding emotions and patterns that get in the way of everyday life.
Stephanie uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of her main approaches to help people recognize and work with strong emotions and attachment-related patterns. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's perspective and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. These methods are used together to fit the problem at hand.
Over her career she has worked with a wide range of concerns including body image, chronic illness, adoption and foster care issues, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and kink-informed topics. Her background blends clinical practice with broader healing interests that inform how she listens and responds.
To get started, clients use a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online options. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Stephanie often uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and work with strong emotions and attachment patterns that affect relationships and self-understanding. EFT focuses on moments of emotional connection and helps people name and shift difficult feelings. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of her way of working and emphasizes listening, reflecting the client's point of view, and building trust through an accepting stance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. She works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This means checking in about what feels useful and making small adjustments as therapy progresses.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not listed in her biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to connect from different locations or to pick a meeting style that matches energy levels and technology comfort. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, use these choices to help sessions fit everyday life rather than the other way around.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, grief, addiction, parenting and career concerns among others.
How does she approach therapy?
Her approach is conversational and direct. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with client-centered and CBT techniques to help name emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a practicing clinician in Illinois.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with a focus on emotional and relationship concerns.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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